10 Reasons To Sleep That Have Nothing To Do With Being Tired

Huffington Post: Healthy Living

9 месяцев,1 неделя

Raise your hand if you've already let out a big yawn today.

Our collective culture of busyness makes it seem acceptable to operate in a state of sleepiness, when it's anything but. Here's the truth: You're doing more harm than good by avoiding rest in order to squeeze an extra hour or two out of your day.

It's time to take back control of your schedule for the sake of sleep. Aside from being downright exhausted, there are plenty of other reasons you should prioritize those Zs. Here are just a few incentives to hit the pillow:

3. It might boost your sex drive.

The chances of having enjoyable moments of intimacy with a partner when you're tired are slim. Research shows a lack of sleep may be linked to erectile dysfunction and a lower libido. More sleep and better sex? Sounds like a win-win.